Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
“YOU BLED MY MOMMA. YOU BLED MY POPPA. BUT YOU WONT BLEED ME.”
Synopsis
After saving a Black Panther from some racist cops, a black male prostitute goes on the run from "the man" with the help of the ghetto community and some disillusioned Hells Angels.
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Official Theatrical Trailer - AGFAOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 31, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
101.33x
+$15.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melvin Van Peebles
- Screenplay & Story
- Melvin Van Peebles
- Original Score
- Melvin Van Peebles
- Original Title
- Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $150K
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.2M
- Production Studios
- Cinemation Industries, Yeah
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melvin Van Peebles
Melvin Van Peebles
Melvin Van Peebles
Robert Maxwell
Melvin Van Peebles
Jerry Gross, Melvin Van Peebles
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Gross
Producer
Melvin Van Peebles
Producer
Robert Maxwell
Director of Photography
Melvin Van Peebles
Director
Melvin Van Peebles
Screenplay
Melvin Van Peebles
Editor
Melvin Van Peebles
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song about?
After saving a Black Panther from some racist cops, a black male prostitute goes on the run from "the man" with the help of the ghetto community and some disillusioned Hells Angels.
Who directed Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song?
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song was directed by Melvin Van Peebles.
Who stars in Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song?
The principal cast of Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song includes Melvin Van Peebles, Simon Chuckster, Mario Van Peebles, John Dullaghan, John Amos.
When was Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song released and how long is it?
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song?
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song had a reported production budget of $150K and grossed $15.2M at the worldwide box office (101.33 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song was composed by Melvin Van Peebles.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song?
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).